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Education
Hidden struggles of high achievers
WE have often heard the lament, “It’s lonely at the top.”
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Education
10 teachers vying for top award
VOTING has begun to select the most inspiring teacher in the nation.
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Nation
Usim Palestine PhD student aces exam amid turmoil
SEREMBAN: Despite enduring the destruction of his hometown amid Israeli aggression in Gaza, Palestine, Abdallah Abuajwa, 40, a PhD student at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) persevered with unwavering determination and triumphed in his qualifying examination held online on Friday.
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Education
Record five MDEC awards for APU
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) achieved a milestone by bagging the highest number of accolades at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) Outstanding Awards 2023.
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Nation
UM dept says will improve vetting to ensure no repeat of Gilley controversy
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya’s (UM) International and Strategic Studies Department has issued an apology over provocative remarks made by American academic Bruce Gilley during a lecture at the university.
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Nation
Melaka govt launches measures to boost technological advancement among locals
MELAKA: The state government has launched measures to boost technological advancement among locals, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
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Metro News
MHS alumni eager to meet for reunion, urge revival of Melaka's sporting excellence
MELAKA: Old boys and girls of Melaka High School (MHS) are eager to revive sports excellence in the state when they gather for their golden jubilee reunion at a leading hotel here on May 18.
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Nation
Education institutions founded by MCA to collaborate with more Chinese universities
PETALING JAYA: Education institutions founded by MCA will begin new collaborations with more Chinese universities following a bilateral dialogue with the Chinese Education Minister last night (April 26), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Nation
PM calls Gilley a ‘mediocre scholar’
SEPANG: The American academic who riled up Malaysia with his provocative statements over the country’s strong support of Palestine during a lecture at Universiti Malaya (UM) has been described as a “mediocre scholar” by the Prime Minister.
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Nation
The teacher who went the extra mile
KANGAR: It was a nondescript Chinese primary school in Kuala Perlis that suddenly came under the national spotlight when it was revealed that the majority of its students were Malay.
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Nation
Credible speakers still welcome in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: While the Higher Education Ministry awaits a full report from Universiti Malaya (UM) on the controversial talk by Bruce Gilley held there, it will not pursue any action against him.Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir noted that the US academic had already fled the country.
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Nation
No action being sought against Gilley, says Zambry
PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry will not pursue further action against US academic Bruce Gilley, who reportedly made controversial and provocative statements during a lecture at Universiti Malaya (UM) on Tuesday (April 23).
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Nation
UM to tighten processes, guidelines after Gilley controversy
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya is taking immediate measures to prevent a repeat of the incident involving people like American academic Bruce Gilley.
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Nation
Education aid, funding for crash victims’ kids
PETALING JAYA: The families of all 10 victims involved in the naval helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak, on Tuesday will get assistance from the Higher Education Ministry.
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Nation
Top China scholar to headline new ‘Master Series’
KUALA LUMPUR: A special “Master Series” will be held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China.
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Nation
US embassy reaffirms that Malaysia is still safe to travel
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is still safe to travel, affirms the US embassy to Malaysia, negating US academic Bruce Gilley’s claim that it is not.
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Nation
Keep people like Gilley out!
PETALING JAYA: Deliberate controversial and provocative statements, especially from those who disrespect community sentiments, have no place in Malaysia, say politicians and moderates alike.
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Metro News
‘Hold unity programmes at schools’
The organising of Unity Day at school can be the best platform to boost unity among students as well as improve understanding among races and religions, said K. Saraswathy.
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Nation
Vigilance needed when vetting speakers
PETALING JAYA: All institutes of higher learning must have air-tight procedures and guidelines to vet potential speakers and collaborators, say academics.
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Nation
UM to submit report on controversial talk by US lecturer Gilley
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) has issued a public apology and is preparing a full report on the issue surrounding a controversial talk given at its institution by US academic Bruce Gilley.